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Allowed18 June 20243320867

Sea Thrift, Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, TQ7 3HH

Planning appeal 3320867 at Sea Thrift, Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, TQ7 3HH (South Hams District Council) was allowed on 18 June 2024 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the local economy, with specific regard to the loss of tourist accommodation.

the demolition of unrestricted Class C1 self- catering holiday let and replacement with Class C3 dwelling

Authority
South Hams District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Worley E
Postcode
TQ7 3HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the local economy, with specific regard to the loss of tourist accommodation
  • whether the proposed dwelling would meet an identified housing need having regard to the development plan
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and whether the development would conserve the landscape and scenic beauty of the South Devon National Landscape

What decided it

The building's long vacancy and poor condition meant the loss of the hotel would not result in actual loss of tourist accommodation or employment opportunities, and the proposed dwelling's design and siting would not harm landscape character or scenic beauty.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DEV15Policy DEV8Policy DEV20Policy DEV23Policy DEV24Policy DEV25Policy DEV32Policy SH EC 01Policy SH Env2Policy SH HBE3Policy SH Env5Policy SH Env8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 182

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